Multi-Mission Aircraft
Multi-mission aircraft, also known as multi-role aircraft, are versatile aerial platforms designed to perform various operational tasks without requiring significant modifications. These aircraft are engineered to excel in multiple roles, such as air-to-air combat, ground attack, reconnaissance, maritime patrol, and transport operations. Their adaptability comes from advanced avionics systems, modular equipment configurations, and sophisticated sensor suites that can be optimized for different mission profiles.
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Aug 29, 2025
Advanced rotorcraft have been flown by Changhe and Harbin, helicopter manufacturers within AVIC.
Aug 28, 2025
The U.S. Air Force plans to buy the Northrop Grumman APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) to replace and upgrade the existing sensor in certain C-130s.
Aug 25, 2025
The U.S. Air Force on Aug. 25 released three investigations into incidents involving the Boeing KC-46A all linked to a similar issue—the tanker’s stiff boom getting stuck in receiving aircraft.
Aug 20, 2025
The acquisition, which still requires formal Israeli government approval, would bring the Israeli Air Force's KC-46 fleet to six aircraft.
Jul 16, 2025
Firestorm Labs' investors include the venture arms of Lockheed Martin and Booz Allen Hamilton as well as JP Morgan.
Jul 16, 2025
North Atlantic Treaty Organization officials are growing anxious about plans to replace the alliance’s flagship E-3A AWACS early warning aircraft.
Jul 10, 2025
Missile programs and procurement are at the heart of a renewed defense cooperation agreement between France and the UK.
Jun 30, 2025
The U.S. Air Force’s plan to buy more refuelers after completion of the KC-46 program of record has evolved again.